New Research Says It Does, In Fact, Get Better for Gay Bullied Teens
A new study shows that it does seem to get better for bullied gay kids, but doesn’t provide much insight into how we can make things better for them now.
More Than Words: Queer, Part 2 (Growing Pains)
From Queer Nation to queer theory to alphabet soup and umbrellas and the always-dicey process of reclamation.
We Won A Thing: UK House of Commons Votes to Legalise Gay Marriage
The UK is now one step closer to legalising gay marriage!
Make A Thing: Jessica’s Mardi Gras Crafts
Jessica teaches us some awesome Mardi Gras crafts!
Queer Girl City Guide: Tampa, Florida
“Tampa is totally fun and fierce and fabulous.”
VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 204 “Across The YOUniverse”
“If I really had a problem with third world countries, would I, every once in a while, go down on Keesha?”
After Yet Another Trans* Woman’s Murder, Change Is Coming for Hate Crime Sentencing in DC
Last year Deoni Jones was stabbed to death at a bus stop. This year, at her vigil, her family asked some tough questions about why the murder was not prosecuted as a hate crime. Mayor Vincent Gray responded to those questions.
Six for Spring: Record Releases To Ring In The New Season
Now that Tegan & Sara have released ‘Heartthrob’, here are some other amazing album releases to look forward to.
28 Super Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
From floggers to legwarmers to boyshorts to candles to lip venom to strap-ons to so much more — 28 ideas for your special queer someone this Valentine’s Day Season.
Glee 412 Recap: Naked Boys Singing!
This week on Glee, all the men took their shirts off and all of the women kept their shirts on!
Questioning “Queer” Across Generations
“As a queer who spends a lot of time with other queers, rallying around our queerness, am I isolating those who have a more troubled history with the word?”
Ode to My Pantry: Sprouts
For those wintry days when you want to grow something other than fridge mold.
Straddler On The Street: Ashley
Ashley chats with us about poetry, her goals for the future and what the Autostraddle community means to her.
Style Thief: Three More Queer Girl Paper Dolls For You to Treasure Forever
We’ve got three more Style Thief paper dolls for you to cut out, dress up and strip down. Featuring Jenna Lyons, Beth Ditto and Jasika Nicole.
Super Bowl XLVII OPEN THREAD: Beyonce vs. Beyonce
It’s pretty hard to miss this if you’re an American but some of us are pretty skilled at information avoidance. Today at 6:30pm EST, the AFC Champions Beyoncé Ravens will take on the NFC Champions the San Francisco Desti9ers.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Guilty As Charged
This week on NSFW Sunday: lingerie, the best vintage sci-fi porn (now with lesbian dominatrixes) and nation-wide sexual health rankings.
How To Own It: Subtle Valentine’s Day Hearts
Ways to wear hearts, gently.
Good News Abounds From Puppies to Parliament This Sunday Funday
The best Valentine’s Day Ever (maybe), behind-the-scenes at the Puppy Bowl, and up-close and personal with Charlize Theron’s ALH. Happy Sunday Funday!
Bomb Girls 205 Recap: Them’s Fightin’ Words
This week on Bomb Girls, Betty McActuallyGerman wants to know if you are ready to rumble, and almost everyone needs to take a serious look at their lives and choices.
Westward Homo! The Road to Columbus and St Louis (and Intern Grace!)
“We kidnapped Intern Grace on our first snowy evening and took her to the Red Roof Inn where we forced her to eat pizza and watch the 30 Rock finale with us.”